TONE

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What is tone in writing?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does a frightened tone indicate?

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A frightened tone expresses fear or anxiety, often reflecting the writer's worries or concerns.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

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CCSS.L.6.3B

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What does an optimistic tone convey?

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An optimistic tone conveys hopefulness and positivity about a situation or outcome.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What is a bitter tone?

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A bitter tone expresses resentment or disappointment, often due to perceived unfairness or hurt feelings.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What does a proud tone suggest?

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A proud tone indicates a sense of achievement and satisfaction, often celebrating success.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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How can you identify the tone of a passage?

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You can identify the tone by analyzing the word choice, sentence structure, and the emotions conveyed in the writing.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is an anxious tone?

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An anxious tone reflects nervousness or worry, often indicating uncertainty about a situation.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What are some words that describe a happy tone?

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Joyful, cheerful, delighted, and content are words that describe a happy tone.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What is the difference between tone and mood?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject, while mood is the feeling the reader gets from the text.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

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What does a sarcastic tone imply?

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A sarcastic tone implies the opposite of what is being said, often used to mock or convey contempt.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B